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Ok, I preface this by saying I may be a bit ahead of myself and it may be a while before I buy (or can buy).
But my family crest has Paratus Semper on it.... So I like to do a bit of study before I buy.
Anyway met a bloke at a conference last weekend that plays guitar, turns out he is only about 1/2 hour from home. So he suggested we jam a bit and maybe try to get out to small venues when we are ready. He has a drum machine as well. I'm guessing my old R15 will be ok for the early days of practise but will likely prove to be too small if and when we progress.
My original plan was to get a V3 R40 for small acoustic shows and keep an eye open for a used V3 Rumble 200 or (been recommended to me - GK MB200) that someone wants to move on because they really want 500w... That doesnt seem to be happening much lol. With the Rumble 200, either combo or head, and in both brands of heads look for a Rumble 210 cab to go with it. Let me stress - this is a long term little piece by little piece strategy. I had been confused of the purpose of the 100.
But - I've now seen a secondhand but still boxed V3 Rumble 100 combo for sale, and my mind is ticking over. It's not that much more than the 40 brand new, and not that much less powerful than the 200 without a 2nd cab. It also has the XLR out (DI?). I have a DI box but I have no idea about it,I picked it up with a bunch of bits n pieces I was given by a bloke downsizing - I'll research that bit elsewhere.
I'm coming to the conclusion that the 100 may do all, or more, than I currently need and with the DI box and/or the XLR output on the combo I'm covered for venues that have their own PA. I am seriously considering jumping on this opportunity, or if I miss out on this one get a new 100 a little down the track when I need (rather than want) the new amp. Probably on the rent/buy scheme.
Have I got anything in my thought process completely wrong? I think the 100 may actually be exactly what I want.
I have the 100 and the 200. Given the choice of only one, I will take the 200 every time. Even without the extra cab, which I don't have, it is noticeably more powerful. There are plenty of times where the 100 will do the job and it does. I might even end up with a 500 someday also. The 200 and its 15 inch speaker are a perfect match; I am a big fan of the 15 though. It really moves air. I take the 100 to smaller gigs and the 200 to larger.
The XLR out it great. If you have a PA to run it to that can handle the lows, you are in business with the 100 or 200.
For a smaller gig, the 100 is a great amp.
I've an R40 and an R500 w/410, and had the R200 combo before "upgrading" to the head/410 rig. Don't think I've played through the R100, but have an idea how it should sound based on the other three. Even the R40 gets pretty loud.
I see little downside in your purchase of the secondhand R100. Buy it, play it, and if you need more, skip the 200 and go to the 500. Then, either keep the R100, or sell it for what you paid for it.
Cheers,
Thanks guys. I now have a target, I'll have to start trying a few to confirm that I'm right... And start putting some $ away.
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OK, so I am now the slightly bemused owner of a Rumble 25 v3 practice amp.
My 14 year old son is wanting to take up bass, and I've been looking for the best bang for your buck in something small and light that sounds decent in a small space. He road trips a lot, and loading him down with anything bigger than a 1x8 seems silly. After hemming and hawing for a while, I decided to see what the Rumble 25 actually sounded like in a bedroom/music room space. I figured if it was good enough, I would hand it over to the kiddo along with whatever bass he end up with. If it was horrid, back to the store it would go.
Um... wow. I've been using an ancient Fender Sidekick 70 for a practice amp for years, and the little rumble 25 just kills it in terms of clarity at the low end. I wasn't expecting a combo that small to handle the low B well at all, but somehow it manages with grace, and I love the vintage tone on this little guy as well.
End of story, I'll be retiring my old Sidekick 70 and replacing it with the Rumble 25 for practice. Definitely not what I expected
My 14 year old son is wanting to take up bass, and I've been looking for the best bang for your buck in something small and light that sounds decent in a small space. He road trips a lot, and loading him down with anything bigger than a 1x8 seems silly. After hemming and hawing for a while, I decided to see what the Rumble 25 actually sounded like in a bedroom/music room space. I figured if it was good enough, I would hand it over to the kiddo along with whatever bass he end up with. If it was horrid, back to the store it would go.
Um... wow. I've been using an ancient Fender Sidekick 70 for a practice amp for years, and the little rumble 25 just kills it in terms of clarity at the low end. I wasn't expecting a combo that small to handle the low B well at all, but somehow it manages with grace, and I love the vintage tone on this little guy as well.
End of story, I'll be retiring my old Sidekick 70 and replacing it with the Rumble 25 for practice. Definitely not what I expected
OK, so I am now the slightly bemused owner of a Rumble 25 v3 practice amp.
My 14 year old son is wanting to take up bass, and I've been looking for the best bang for your buck in something small and light that sounds decent in a small space. He road trips a lot, and loading him down with anything bigger than a 1x8 seems silly. After hemming and hawing for a while, I decided to see what the Rumble 25 actually sounded like in a bedroom/music room space. I figured if it was good enough, I would hand it over to the kiddo along with whatever bass he end up with. If it was horrid, back to the store it would go.
Um... wow. I've been using an ancient Fender Sidekick 70 for a practice amp for years, and the little rumble 25 just kills it in terms of clarity at the low end. I wasn't expecting a combo that small to handle the low B well at all, but somehow it manages with grace, and I love the vintage tone on this little guy as well.
End of story, I'll be retiring my old Sidekick 70 and replacing it with the Rumble 25 for practice. Definitely not what I expected
Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, EclecticLady!
You are member #520 
We hope you enjoy and your son is welcome any time.
Rumbles Rock! 
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Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, EclecticLady!
We hope you enjoy and your son is welcome any time.
Thanks! I normally try to keep away from him on social media so he can have his space, but I'm going to get insist he get a TB account so he has more info and opinions than what I can give him.
Greetings. I've got a scenario where I'll be playing with a group with a very basic mixer. 4 xlr with 2 1/4 inputs. I tend to do the talking between songs but we're in a transition with gear. I would get 1 xlr input.
Could I run a mic to an XLR to 3.5 adapter and put it in the AUX in of my rumble 500... Sending both my instrument and AUX input from Rumble v3 500 to the board? I've practiced using the Aux 3.5 for playing recordings. I'm not so concerned with quality for now, I'm not singing much backup with these guys. I just want to speak, and have it sent through via xlr out on the Rumble. I'm basically concerned about whether both inputs will be fed through the XLR out to the board.
I realize I could just use that line for the mic and not mix the v3 500.... Just seeing if I can do both.
Thanks.
Could I run a mic to an XLR to 3.5 adapter and put it in the AUX in of my rumble 500... Sending both my instrument and AUX input from Rumble v3 500 to the board? I've practiced using the Aux 3.5 for playing recordings. I'm not so concerned with quality for now, I'm not singing much backup with these guys. I just want to speak, and have it sent through via xlr out on the Rumble. I'm basically concerned about whether both inputs will be fed through the XLR out to the board.
I realize I could just use that line for the mic and not mix the v3 500.... Just seeing if I can do both.
Thanks.
I have a Jazz with 2 115 cabs. I am running the EQ flat and just pumping the buttons for different sounds. I like it best with vintage, contour and OD all on with OD set at 9/10 o clock. Sounds great to me.
just got my 100w v3 rumble last thursday ... former bg250 112 owner ... love the rumble tone , weight , portability and so far so good ... can i get a number please ?
Can't say I've tried it at them settings yet, will have to give it a try.
Absolutely! Welcome to the Fender Rumble Club, himluis1!
You are member #521 
Rumble On!
I don't know if it has been mentioned before, but I just noticed that the Rumble 25 weighs three pounds more than the Rumble 40. I wonder why. I would suspect the speaker choice for the 25. Not that the weight is an issue; just an observation. And don't ask me why I'd be looking at yet another Rumble.......
MDF. The Rumble 25 is made of denser & heavier MDF. The Rumble 40 of lightweight plywood.I don't know if it has been mentioned before, but I just noticed that the Rumble 25 weighs three pounds more than the Rumble 40. I wonder why. I would suspect the speaker choice for the 25. Not that the weight is an issue; just an observation. And don't ask me why I'd be looking at yet another Rumble.......
Maybe we forgot to tell you it is loud.
I knew you would be pleased.
So now you need to buy another for the kid.OK, so I am now the slightly bemused owner of a Rumble 25 v3 practice amp.
My 14 year old son is wanting to take up bass, and I've been looking for the best bang for your buck in something small and light that sounds decent in a small space. He road trips a lot, and loading him down with anything bigger than a 1x8 seems silly. After hemming and hawing for a while, I decided to see what the Rumble 25 actually sounded like in a bedroom/music room space. I figured if it was good enough, I would hand it over to the kiddo along with whatever bass he end up with. If it was horrid, back to the store it would go.
Um... wow. I've been using an ancient Fender Sidekick 70 for a practice amp for years, and the little rumble 25 just kills it in terms of clarity at the low end. I wasn't expecting a combo that small to handle the low B well at all, but somehow it manages with grace, and I love the vintage tone on this little guy as well.
End of story, I'll be retiring my old Sidekick 70 and replacing it with the Rumble 25 for practice. Definitely not what I expected
I also use a 25 for practice and have used it for Acoustic gigs as well.
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Yup, second one is on the way
Taking him out to test drive more basses in a couple of weeks after he gets done going over what I have on the wall.
I've never tried this, so I may be way off. It's probably not going to work as you wish.
From the wiring diagram, the AuxIn is added after the pre-amp signal, so both instrument (post pre-amp) and AuxIn should go out to the XLR/power amp. However, the AuxIn feeds straight in to the power amp/XLR, so volume of this signal must be controlled at the source. That means that the Mic might be way too loud, if there is no way to control that signal before sending it into the amp via AuxIn. Said another way, the "Master" control is on the pre-amp side, and would control the volume of the instrument, but would not control the AuxIn level.
Cheers,
